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MARTIN BRETIIERTON, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.

COMBINED WINDOW-SEAT AND BEDSTEAD.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 348,653, dated September 7, 1886.

Application filed November 10, 1854. Serial No.147,463. (No model.) I

device being cleanliness and economy of space and of cost.

Generally stated, my invention consists inA `pillows of the bed when the latter is not in use, which box is provided with a hinged and 'sectional extensible folding cover, top, or lid,

free from permanent upholstery, which is adapted to be unfolded or extended to form a,

slat or mattress bearing surface.

In the accompanying drawings I have represented two preferred forms of a convenient embodiment of my invention, respectively showing the sectional extensible cover, made of wood and of Inetal.

In the drawings, Figure l is a view in perspective of my device when closed up and in use as a window-box. Fig. 2 is a similar View of the same when extended to form a bedstead, the mattress, for clearer illustration, being omitted. Fig. 3 'is a fragmentary side sectional detail illustrative oi' the movements of the various component parts in folding up after having been extended. Fig. 4 is a similar view ofthe parts represented in FiO. 3 when folded up. Fig. 5 is a side sectional elevation of the devices represented in Fig. 2, the sectional mattress and pillows, however, being represented in place within the box, and the box being shown as provided with an under section hinged to the rear side thereof. Fig. 6 is a perspective fragmentary detail of a good form of double hinge which I iind it convenient to einploy-as, for instance, in Fig. 2in connecting the under and middle sections of the cover with the same side of the box. Fig. 7 is a similar view of the tailpiece of the upper section. Fig. 8 is a transverse sectionalelevation of a sli ghtly-modied construction of my device when the parts occupy the vpositions necessary to constitute the device a window-seat, one section of the mat tress being shown on top of the folding and folded cover, and the other sections being shown within the' box. Fig. 9 is a fragmentaryside sectional detail illustrative of the movement of the sections of the cover of the device when constructed as in Fiff. S in the act of unfolding. Fig. 10 is a side sectional elevation ofthe device of Fig. S when the parts are in their unfolded or extended position. Fig. l1 is a side sectional detailed view espeeially illustrative of the devices which permit of the movement of the infolding under section of the device of Fig. 8.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

Referring now to Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the drawings', which represent my invention as provided with a sectional. extensible top made of metal, A represents a box, chest, or iloored frame of any suitable material, preferably wood, and of such proportions and di- Inensions as are usual in window-seats, or as may be desired.

The box in the form of construction represented in Figs. l, 2, 3, 4, and 6 is provided with a sectional extensible folding lid devoid of fixed or permanent upholstery and com. posed of three distinct parts, which are respectively designated 1?, B, and B2. rIhe first or under section, B, of the lid is hinged to the box and forms, per se, a hinged top thereof.

The second or middle section, B', is also hinged der section, B, serves, as stated, as a hinged cover proper for the box, and is adapted to be raised to admit of access to the interior of the box. The sections B and 132 of the lid are adapted to fold up after the manner represented in Fig. 3, and to lie ilat upon the under section, B, after the manner indicated in FiO. 4. In other words, these two sections are not only adapted to fold upon cach other and down upon the box, but are also 'adapted to unfold and extend after the manner repre- IOO sented in Fig. 2, in which case their support in a horizontal plane coincident with the plane of the section B is effected by means of folding legs b if, which latter, when not so employed for support, are adapted to fold within the sections of the lid after the manner designated in Fig. 4. The two outer legs, b2, are conveniently connected by a tievbar, b3, and the respective legs, when unfolded, are conveniently retained in suitable relative positions by means of two sets of hinged links, In* b5 b bl, which fold against the folding legs after the manner represented in Figs. 3 and 4, and unfold and are adapted to be as to their outer extremities hooked upon pins or into suitable keepers after the manner represented in Fig. 2. The frames of the sections of the folding` lid are conveniently made of angle iron, while the actual bearing-surface of each section is conveniently composed of interlaced straps or bands of sheet metal, as will be readily understood by a reference to the drawings, and especially to Figs. 2, 3, and 4, thereof. The outer section, B2, of the lid is conveniently made slightly less in length than the middle section, B, and is thereby adapted to be folded within said middle section. In Fig. 6 is represented a composite hinge, C, by means of which the under section, B, and middle section, B, of the lid may be not only hinged together but hinged to the box. The under section, B, of the lid is of size sufficient to permit of the depending flange of its frame embracing the upper edges of the box.

All of the foregoing features-viz., the exact method of constructing the several sec tions of the lid, of hinging them together, and of applying and of retaining in place in extended position the folding legs ofthe sections-are matters of mechanical construction, and while conveniently effectuated by that precise construction which is represented in the drawings, are not necessarily effectuated by such construction only.

D D are respectively a folding head-piece and folding end piece, respectively pivoted to the under and upper sections of the lid, and adapted, when the lid is extended, to assume an upright position, as indicated in Fig. 2, or when it is folded to'lie fiat between the sections, as shown in Fig. 4, their office being to retain the sectional mattress, hereinafter described,in position upon the mattress-carrying surface. ln Fig. 7 is represented a convenient means of hinging one of these head-pieces to the lid. I have said that the precise construction and arrangement above describedis not an essential of my invention, and to make myself clear on this point I have represented in Fig. 5 a convenient means for hinging the first or under section of the lid B to the rear instead of to the front side side of the box, so that when said section is lifted it will move in a direction the reverse of that in which the same section in the form of device represented in Fig. 2 moves.

I have also represented in Figs. 8,9, 10, and 11 a slightlymodifed construction, in which the sections of the lid are formed of woodfand in which one/of the sections is adapted to swing down within the box. Each of the two outer sections, B and B2, is provided with folding legs b b2, which are pivoted to those sides or faces of the sections which in the act of unfolding become the under sides. These legs, when folded up, are adapted to lie within recesses bx, suitably formed in the lids. The wooden frames of which the lids are in this construction formed may contain slats,springs, or their equivalent, orimay be made solid, as convenience of manufacture may dictate.

In the form represented the two outer sections, B and B2, constitute two-thirds of the mattress-carrying surface of the bed. The other third portion is made up of a separate frame, E, adapted, ordinarily,to fold, swing, or turn down within the box parallel with one of its longer sides, in the manner represented ,in Figs. 8 and 9, and likewise adapted to be moved about its pivot, so as to be secured or rested upon the opposite or front side of the box, after the manner represented in Figs. 10 and ll. This resting of the infolding section or pivoted frame is conveniently eilectuated by forming a rabbet, ci', along its front side, which rabbet shall rest upon the side of the box, or rest by means of ears, lugs, or kindred projections formed either upon the frame or upon the box, and respectively operating to secure the support of the frame with respect to the side of the box and in a horizontal position. The movement of this pivoted frame, which permits of its being either rested in a horizontal position upon the front side of the box, after the manner represented in Figs. 10 and l1, or being folded into the box after the manner represented in Figs. 8 and 9, is rendered possible by providing the frame with laterallyprojecting pivot -pins c, which rest and travel in a long slot, F, formed in the ends of the box or frame, and provided with two notches or pivot-seats,f f, spaced sufficiently far apart to permit of the necessarymovement of the frame backward or forward with respect to said slot.

Vhen the pivot-pins are engaged in the forward notch, j', as represented in Figs. l0 and 11, the rabbet cX of the frame is in position to rest upon the front side ofthe box. \Vhen,on the contrary, the pivot-pins are engaged with the rear notch, f', the rabbeted edge of the frame will clear the front side of the box,and the frame can be folded into the box after the manner represented in Figs. 9 and 8. rFhe pivoted frame is also shown provided with a hinged head-board, G, which can either be turned up or folded out, as indicated in Figs. l() and 1l, .or be folded flat or turned in after the manner indicated in Fig. 8. This headboard being grasped can be conveniently used for the manipulation of the pivoted frame with respect to the position of its pivotpins in IOO the notches of their slot. The mattress is see-V tional and removable, or not connected with or attached to any part or section of the top,

and it and the pillows are adapted to be contained within the box, as represented in Figs.

8 and 5, and are to be introduced therein after either the pivoted frame has been folded in in the manner represented in Fig. 8, or the section B raised, as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 5.

The pillows are designated by the letter 1P, and the sections of the mattress by M M M2. The mattress is made either in con neetcd or in separate folding sections; but that section M of the mattress which is designed to cover the top of the window-box when closed,should be detached or separate from the other sections, as it is represented as being in Fie. 8.

In the form ofmy device represented in Figs. 2, 3, and 4, the mattresses and pillows are also to be stored in the box, there being even more room for them than inthe arrangement of my device with the infolding section IG.

rlhe best construction of which I now have knowledge is to make the mattresssections in dependent sections, corresponding in area to the arca of each section of the lid,and to place them side by side on said sections when extended. The head and end pieces serve, as stated, to retain the then composite mattress in position.

One section of the mattress-viz., M-is conveniently upholstered as the cushion or seat proper for the window-box, and is provided with a depending lambrequin or pleating, H, of a depth sufficient to completely cover and conceal all of the edges and `joints of the folded sectional lid, all as represented in Fig. l. The box is itself conveniently provided with a skirt, I; or, if desired, is simply covered, or otherwise upholstered or finished, as convenience of manufacture may dictate.

The proportions of the box may be varied at will. I however iind it convenient to make the box four feet six inches long, so that the bed may be four feet six inches wide. In the drawings I have represented the seetional extensible top as composed of three sections. It is obvious that if the box be made narrower more than three sections of lid may be employed.

Having now very fully described two cony venient constructions of an article embodying my invention, it is proper for lne to stat-e that various features of detail hereinbefore described may be varied at will, the gist of the idea residing in the construction of a window box or seat, which is provided with a Seetional mattress, and with a sectional extensible folding top, lid, or cover devoid of permanent upholstery, and adapted either to fold down upon the box tov form the seat of the box proper or to unfold to form a bed or mattress carrying surface, the box, when the lid is folded up, serving the purpose of a receptacle to contain the mattress and other bedfurniture.

The advantages of the device are its com pactness and simplicity, and the fact that it is free from permanent upholstery, whereby a greater degree of cleanliness than has heretofore been possible in the various socalled folding bedsteads is insured. Y

Heretofore a sofa-bed has been made hav ing a sectional frame hinged to one of the edges of the box, and a separate section hinged to the opposite side. My invention differs from this in the fact that the separate section is connected with the ends of the box by studs or pins, which have both a sliding as well as a pivotal motion, thereby allowing the section to be retracted and drop into the box when the bed is stowed or to be raised and slid forward to form part of the extended bed. I thereby not only simplify the con struction, but am able to mount a head-piece on the separate section, which is wholly contained in the box when folded.

Having thus described vmy invention, I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent l. In a combined window-seat and couch, the combination, with a box, of a sectional frame hinged to one edge, and a separate section connected to the box upon or near the opposite side by pins or studs, which have a sliding and a pivotal connection upon the ends of the box, whereby the section may be raised and slid forward to form part of the extended bed and retracted and dropped into the box when folded, substantially as specified.

2. In a combined windowseat and lounge,

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the combination, with a box, of a sectional" bed-frame hinged to one edge, a separate section connected with the ends of the box near the opposite side by pins which slide and turn upon said ends, and a headpiece hinged to said section, substantially as specified.

3. In a combined window-seat and lounge, the combination, with a box, of a frame com. posed of seetions.and hinged to each other and to one edge of the box, legs pivoted upon said sections and supported by pivoted braces folding upon the parts of the frame, a separate section connected to the ends of the box near the side opposite that to which the sectional frame is hinged, studs or pins projecting from the ends of said section and moving and turning in guideways in the ends of the box, and a head-piece hinged upon said section, the latter having a width less than the width of the box,substantially as specified.

4L. The combination,with a box, of a couchn frame composed of sections hinged together and to one side of the box at its top, and a separate section having one edge rabbeted, and provided with studs projecting from its ends near the other edge, said studs being re- Aceived by grooves formed in the ends of the box near the side opposite that to which the hinged frame is atttached, substantially as specified.

5. rlhe combination, with an open box having grooves formed in its end edges near one side, andrprovided with pockets or notches ab of the mattress of the couch whenY extended, Io each end of said grooves,of a single eoueh-secsubstantially as specified.

tion having pins projecting' from each end In testrnonywhereoflhnve hereunto signed near one of its longer edges, au end piece lnynmne this 3d day of November, A. D.188. 5 hlnged upon said section7 and couch-sections T A ETHFPT N hlnged together and to the opposite side of MARTIB BR J U O the box, one of said sections having a ensh- In presence ofoned or upholstered Surface, Serving as a CLEMENT CRESSON,

cover for the box-seat when lfolded and aspart THEoDoRE D. JONES. 

